Mary Anne

De: Daphne du Maurier

Narrado por: Carole Boyd

She set men's hearts on fire and scandalized a country.

An ambitious, stunning, and seductive young woman, Mary Anne finds the single most rewarding way to rise above her station: she will become the mistress to a royal duke. In doing so, she provokes a scandal that rocks Regency England.

A vivd portrait of sex, ambition, and corruption, Mary Anne is set during the Napoleonic Wars and based on Daphne du Maurier's own great-great-grandmother.

"This novel catches fire."-New York Times

Good Story, Awkward Chapters

The chapter divisions aren't truly where the chapters begin and end. The story itself was enjoyable.

Excellent in all categories

A great read for Anglophiles and lovers of period pieces. Have read the other well known works by the author. Now will read more of the lesser known works. Will seek out pieces by the narrator- she's wonderful.

Somewhat Depressing

This story is well presented. I found the plot was somewhat depressing so be prepared for that.

Throw Back to an Earlier Time

Would you listen to Mary Anne again? Why?

Wonderful story; told in a marvelously vintage manner - vivid descriptions; well-developed characters; outstanding plot. DuMaurier is a master story-teller.

Hard to understand

The story was inviting however, the narrator was so fast talking and with an accent it was hard for me to understand most of which she was talking about.

Excellent

Good story, it wasn't a big mystery like Rebecca. But this author knows how to tell a great story. Good book.

Another excellent Du Maurier book!

Throughly engaging, beautifully written with wonderful narration.
Recommend along with all other Du Maurier classics.

Beautifully done

I've been a fan of du Maurier's Rebecca, so I took a chance on purchasing Mary Anne. So glad I did...now I'm hooked on Daphne du Maurier, and I can't wait to get another book. Beautifully performed by Carole Boyd..great vocals for both men and women as well as accents.

Entertaining

The story was interesting but some points hard to follow especially with the British accent.

A woman's got to make a living!

This novel is based on DuMauriers great grandmothers life. She was very good at getting what she wanted by nanipulation especially getting men under her spell. She lived by her wits. Women were at the mercy of men at this time. They couldn't have careers. They had to rely on their family or marry into money. An interesting read.